Library Cupboard
20th Century Biedermeier Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Pine
20th Century Biedermeier Bookcases
Wood, Beech, Pine
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Cupboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cupboards
Hardwood
Antique 1880s French Empire Cupboards
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Cupboards
Poplar
Vintage 1930s Polish Art Deco Cupboards
Walnut
Antique 1810s Italian Cupboards
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Cupboards
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cupboards
Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Oak
Antique 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Cupboards
Brass, Lead
Antique 1840s Danish Other Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Corner Cupboards
Steel
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1780s Baltic Louis XVI Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Yew
Antique Early 1900s English Jacobean Dressers
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut, Glass
20th Century English Country Bookcases
Cherry
20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Yew
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century English Country Bookcases
Hardwood, Glass
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dressers
Oak
20th Century British Bookcases
Yew
Antique Early 19th Century British Bookcases
Glass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Wood
Antique 18th Century European Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Regency Desks
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Side Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Paint
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Doors and Gates
Wood, Faux Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bookcases
Wood
Antique 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Mahogany, Glass
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Bookcases
Satinwood, Paint
Antique 1850s English Regency Shelves
Mahogany, Leather
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Glass, Ebony, Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1880s English Victorian Secretaires
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian End Tables
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal, Nickel
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1830s Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Bookcases
Oak
20th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Panelling
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets
Walnut
Antique 1830s English William IV Bookcases
Leather, Hardwood
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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